Transmitter, Liquid
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support at Oklahoma City has issued a Solicitation for the New Manufacture of Transmitter, Liquid (NSN 6680-01-075-4853 RK, Manufacturer/PN: 472742-1). This opportunity is for a Firm Fixed Price contract to supply transmitters that process signals from FQ probes in fuel tanks. Proposals are due June 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks the manufacture of a Transmitter, Liquid, which is composed of metals and plastic. The transmitter's function is to process signals from FQ probes located in fuel tanks and relay them to the FQ indicator.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- First Article (FA): A First Article is mandatory for each line item and must be manufactured at the facilities where the item will be produced under the contract. A certification confirming this must accompany each FA. The FA will not serve as a manufacturing standard, and the contractor is responsible for disposing of destroyed FAs. Production quantities cannot commence until official FA approval is received.
- Unique Item Identification (UID): UID is required for all items. While the government does not dictate specific data, Construct 2 (Issuing Agency Code, Enterprise Identification [CAGE Code], Original Part Number, and Serial Number) is the preferred format, guided by international standards and MIL-STD-130.
- Inspection and Acceptance: Will occur at Origin.
- Delivery: All line items are required to be delivered by June 30, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery for all items is required by June 30, 2026.
- Estimated Value: Not stated.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: June 17, 2026, 3:00 PM (local time, as specified in the solicitation).
- Offer Acceptance Period: 120 days.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability, Price or Cost, and Past Performance, in descending order of importance. Technical acceptability is a prerequisite for the best value analysis. Tradeoffs may be made between Past Performance and Price for technically acceptable proposals.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with options for Small Business, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and 8(a) set-asides. The applicable NAICS code is 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
Additional Notes
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) are applicable to several line items. The solicitation references numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) for detailed requirements. The primary point of contact is Howard Heflin (howard.heflin@us.af.mil).